NJ Transit and Amtrak service into and out of Penn Station New York was suspended Friday evening, according to the rail agencies, but was later restored with long delays.
"Due to Amtrak signal issues service is suspended into and out of Penn Station New York," NJ Transit posted on social media Friday evening. After 11:30 p.m., the agency said the problems were still causing delays of up to an hour.
Due to Amtrak signal issues service is suspended into and out Penn Station New York.
— Northeast Corridor (@NJTRANSIT_NEC) February 15, 2025
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WATCH HEREAmtrak service was also halted temporarily. Rail traffic in and out of the Manhattan station was said to be dealing with delays of up to 90 minutes, as the transit agency said they were looking to "troubleshoot the communication issues affecting travel."
Service Alert^All train service in and out of New York (NYP) is halted due to communication issues affecting train movement, with no estimated delay time. Residual delays will be anticipated as trains are routed through. We will provide updates as information becomes available.
— Amtrak Northeast (@AmtrakNECAlerts) February 15, 2025
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SIGN UP LIRR had been reporting 45-60 minute systemwide delays, but by 11p.m., service was back to operating on or close to schedule. Though there were still scattered residual delays east of Jamaica, the railroad said.
There are 45-60 minute systemwide delays as we work to restore regular service on all branches following a communication problem at Penn Station. See https://t.co/LYwhwafjfY or use the TrainTime app for the latest updates. pic.twitter.com/etSIz30K69
— LIRR (@LIRR) February 15, 2025
